Stranded Marine Animal Rescue Team ? S.M.A.R.T

Stranded Marine Animal Rescue Team. S.M.A.R.T. is a NON-PROFIT organization based in Mossel Bay, Western Cape. S.M.A.R.T. volunteers respond to stranded Marine animals in distress, caring, treating (at the very reputable Hartenbos Animal Clinic) and releasing back into the ocean once the animal is back to perfect health. S.M.A.R.T. works closely with the professional staff of Two Oceans Aquarium in Cape Town and Bayworld Oceanarium in Port Elizabeth. Animals that require long term rehabilitation are transported, to either one for monitoring and care. Valuable scientific data is collected and processed to enhance the understanding of these most valuable creatures. Marine animals regularly or occasionally encountered are Cape Fur Seals, other Seal species, occasional Dolphin strandings, occasional Whale strandings, Sea Turtles, wounded or contaminated. S.M.A.R.T. operates under the authority of the DEA, in collaboration with Cape Nature and SANPARKS. 

Top 3 projects: 

Projects are ongoing. Animals are secured and protected on the beach, inspected for injury and where possible, transported to the Hartenbos Animal Clinic for Veterinary care. Once healed, these animals are transported back to the beach and released under strict supervision. Baby Seals are transported on a boat back to Seal Island and released. A very high survival rate is achieved. 

List of needs: 

Seaworthy Ski Boat for animal transportation, research, photographic recording of populations, fund raising. (28 Feet) 

Identifying clothing, Sweaters and Caps for all volunteers. 

Banana Flags for Mossel Bay beaches to create awareness. 

Shading Canopies (Gazebos) 

Information (“To Do”) notice boards on popular beaches. 

Printed "Business" Cards and pamphlets. 

Stretchers, plastic crates, danger tape, Orange warning cones. 

Action Cameras for video recording and research. 

DJI Mavic Pro Drone for Seal counts, Whale counts, Dolphin counts. 

Fuel sponsor for long distance travel to Two Oceans Cape Town and Bayworld Port Elizabeth. 

Any financial contributions. 

Statistics: 

Countless stranded Marine animals rescued, treated and released. 

Massive clean-up operations co-ordinated. 

Countless random educational talks with general public on site. 

Ongoing vigilance and involvement along our coastline. 

Various radio interviews conducted. 

Ongoing efforts to clean up Nurdles and other plastic debris on our beaches. 

Contact person: 

Tersia Marais – 072 2274715 

Rian Brandt – 082 8299231 

Physical Address: 

9 Diaz Office Park, Mossel Bay. 

To donate to this organization:

Banking details 

Bank: First National Bank 

- Account Name: S.M.A.R.T 

- Account Number: 627 1875 1028 

- Branch Code: 250 655 

- Account Type: Cheque 

- Reference: Algoa Cares 

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Web Page: 

http://www.s-m-a-r-t.org.za/index.html 

Facebook Page: 

https://web.facebook.com/SMARTMosselbay/ 

Crowd Funding Page: 

https://candystick.co.za/c/stranded-marine-animal-rescue-team/